I can't talk for Windy, but the way I was hired, it went as follows:
I turned in my application in late October (2004 if you're wondering), and asked a few questions about the position, along with my application/resume'. Jonny got back to me a week or two later, answering what I'd asked. Then things went a bit quiet, and I didn't hear anything back again until the middle of January (2005, obviously). On the 19th of that month, agreements were met, and I had my first article assignment that very night (the 2004 Louie Awards).
Your experience may not be the same, but I definitely wouldn't be expecting too much too soon.